Nifelheim
(See Hell.) Night, Mystical, of the Suſis: It was believed by the Sufis that to attain to the coveted state of mystical contemplation, it was necessary to close the gateway of the physical senses, so that the inner or spiritual senses might operate more freely. This injunction was sometimes taken literally, as by the Brahmin Yogis, who carefully closed eyes, ears, nose and mouth, in order to attain to visionary ecstasy. The Mystical Night is thus a shutting out of all external sense-impressions, of hope, fear, consciousness of self, and every human emotion, so that the interior light may be more clearly perceived.